Michele Prouty, Ms, Crc, Cve Email & Phone Number

Detail-oriented, versatile, accountable, culturally competent and compassionate professional with 20+ years of demonstrated success in applying Social Work, Education, and Rehabilitation Counseling theory/conceptual knowledge, best practices, and ethical principles to empower individuals from diverse populations to achieve education, employment, independent living, and quality of living goals through 1:1 & group direct service, program development/administration and business & community collaboration.Direct Service Knowledge & Experience- Mental Health & Disability Adjustment Counseling, Assessment, Case Management, ADA/Disability Education and Employment Accommodation, Job Readiness, Job Placement, Career Counseling, Academic Counseling, Care Coordination, Youth in Transition, Benefits Counseling, Training, Group Facilitation and Advocacy.Specialty Population Training, Knowledge, and Effective Direct Experience- Adults & Youth with Disabilities including those with Mental Illness, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Developmental Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Substance Use Disorders, Brain Injury, Visual & Hearing Impairments, and Physical Limitations.Administrative Knowledge & Experience- Nonprofit Management, Program Development/Management, Coalition Development/Maintenance, Community Organizing, Program Evaluation, Outreach, Marketing, Grant Writing, Human Resources and Supervision.